Monica Simon

Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Simon joined Wine Enthusiast in 2016 after establishing herself as a go-to branding design professional for the event and hospitality industries...

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The Jack Rose Cocktail, a True American Classic

The applejack-based Jack Rose cocktail is as American as New Jersey, and created with the U.S.’s original distilled spirit...

The Essential Guide to Port, a Global Powerhouse Born of a Happy Accident

The famous wine from Portugal's Douro River Valley, Port would be what it is without brandy. Here's a guide to the styles and characteristics of Port...

Crushed by Covid: The Pandemic Challenges Custom Crush Facilities

To preserve their staffs’ safety, many custom crush facilities drastically altered production processes this year. Learn how Sonoma winemakers are adapting...

How Computers are Being Used to Hack Grapes

Scientists are analyzing DNA from wild grape cultivars to create disease-resistant varieties with unique flavors...